Longford mourns death of considerate neighbour and a woman who had a wonderful positive approach to life

Losing a spirited battle causes a tremendous grief not only in the family but also in the wider community and so it was last week when we learned of the death on Thursday, June 29 of Pauline Smyth, 'Iowa', Ballyleague at University Hospital Galway.

Pauline, a native of Castlenugent, Granard, was predeceased by her husband Sean Farrell less than three years ago.

At the time of Sean’s death, Pauline had been battling her own illness and she did this with a great strength, positivity and dignity.

Her unique warm, cheery and welcome greeting and smile warmed the heart of everyone as she did her daily walks through the community.

A great conversationalist in whose company you always enjoyed, Pauline had a wonderful positive approach to life and she never let her illness dampen this outlook.

Pauline had a great interest in and encouraged greatly the need for education and this can be clearly seen by the progression of her children Adam and Leah.

Pauline was a great friend, a wonderful and considerate neighbour and a woman who was most ladylike.

Her battle was long fought with an indomitable spirit that makes her passing all the more sorrowful.

The attendance at her Funeral Mass on Sunday bore ample testimony to the esteem in which she was held. 

Pauline’s Funeral Mass took place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, July 2 that was followed by a private cremation ceremony.

To her son Adam, daughter Leah, her sisters Pat, Mary, Beryl and Jeanne, her brothers Edward, Philip, Matt, Mel, James and Kevin, and their partners, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins and a huge circle of friends we extend our heartfelt sympathy.